Category: Arts & Music
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Metropolis Festival Preview: What To Expect
Colm Phelan gets an exclusive sneak peek of this year’s Metropolis festival, beginning today, for The City.
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You Me At Six does not disappoint at The Academy
It’s tough to break the ‘emo’ mould, but Surrey quintet You Me At Six managed to unleash a brand new, gritty edge at their first Dublin show in three years.
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Batman vs Superman: is there justice in the criticism?
Six weeks after its release date, Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice is now the seventh highest grossing comic book film worldwide – but not without igniting another clash between film critics and comic book fans. Critics were anything but gentle, calling the film “as diverting as…
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#Grammys2016 – What you missed
Last night the 58th Annual Grammy Awards rewarded the many talents of the music industry at the Staple Centre in Los Angeles. The Grammy show was full of energy and surprises with an over-the-top David Bowie tribute by Lady Gaga, and Kendrick Lamar’s…
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Irish film to premiere at Sundance Film Festival
A new Irish feature film ‘Mammal’ starring Academy Award nominated and Golden Globe winning actress Rachel Griffiths is to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival next month. The Sundance Film Festival which takes place in Park City, Utah is one of the world’s…
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A catch up with Pan Cooke
Pan Cooke is a 25-year-old freelance artist working and living in South Dublin. The City’s Laura Larkin nabbed five minutes with the busy painter to chat about how a strange twist of fate caused him to stumble onto his new career. Can you…
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He Named Me Malala makes for fascinating viewing
“One child, one teacher, one pen and one book can change the world. Education is the only solution” The highly anticipated documentary, ‘He Named Me Malala’ has just opened in cinemas and it is most definitely worth the wait. Global children’s charity, Plan…
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Lingo showcases the future of spoken word
Ireland’s first – and only – spoken word festival, Lingo, returned to Dublin for its second consecutive year last weekend. The festival saw a number of notable performers exhibiting their skills at a variety of locations during the three day event. Celebrated Los Angeles based…
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Dublin is alive with the sound of vinyl
In today’s world convenience is paramount. From handheld computers down to travel chess on a long train journey, people are constantly looking for handier and more portable ways of doing things. Compare today’s pocket-friendly TV screens to those of even ten to fifteen…
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From burritos to design: three Dubliners make their mark on the Irish urban design scene
Design is a key component to what keeps Dublin ticking and as the year of Irish Design continues The City met with a group of designers who seem to be doing everything right. Extra Meat Apparel demonstrate that, like much of life, a…
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